How to travel from Besançon to Reims, France

The distance between Besançon and Reims is around 379km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Besançon to Reims by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ReimsBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Dijon Ville then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Reims.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Drive

Drive to Reims.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance379km (235 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Reims

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Reims by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).

The distance between Besançon and Reims is around 379km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Besançon and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Reims is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €68 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Reims, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Reims. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Paris Nord and Paris-Est. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Reims. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Besançon and Reims. We recommend that you drive to Reims. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Reims. We recommend that you take the train to Dijon Ville then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Reims. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Reims is Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) which is approximately 110km (69 miles) from Reims. Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Besançon and Reims. The distance is around 379km (235 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Besançon to Reims

Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Reims

Transport options from Besançon to Reims
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
€120($120)
every 3 hours527km (328 miles)
Train via Dijon Ville4h 30m
€61($61)
5 times a week399km (248 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€68($68)
on demand379km (235 miles)

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Airports near Reims

The following major airports near Reims offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
110km (69 miles) from Reims
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Reims
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
141km (88 miles) from Reims